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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Runner Stuff I'm Loving Lately

I haven't bought a lot of running stuff lately because I haven't gone to any race expos. Well, that finally changed at the Rock n Roll Virginia Beach expo. I decided that there were a few things that I just ad to have. I always spend way too much at expos but how can you not when there are so many great running related items? Usually at expos, vendors offer a discounted rate than you would find at a running store or even online, and plus no shipping. So at the expo I purchased a few items. Which brings me to what I am loving…….

Garmin Forerunner 235- I have been looking at this watch since it first came out. It is a nice upgrade from my Garmin 10. There are a lot of bells and whistles opposed to my other one. Some that I am still trying to figure out. Some nice additions this watch has aresmart notifications such as email, texts, and social media alerts. There are even training plans you can download in Garmin connect or customize your own work out and have it synced to your watch.

Sparkly Soul- I have seen these at many expos but have never bought one. But lately I have wanted a headband to wear to work that didn’t look like a workout headband. I have a few that never stay put in place or some other ones that have gotten stretched out through the years after washing it. So I was due for some new one. Of course if you purchased two you got a slight discount, so why not? These are great. They stay in place and are very fashionable.

3.Click it hot- It is an ice pack/heating pad- The other week when I fell paddle boarding I got a huge bruise on my leg and wanted to ice it. I was able to put this directly on my skin without it feeling like it was going to give me freezer burn. To start the heating process, there is a coin in the pack when you click it and it heats up. It is very soothing on tired muscles.

4. A Head Sweat Visor- Mys sister and I are both big fans of Head Sweat Visors! They really are the best. It's like having a built in sweat absorbing headband. I am loving this particular one because it's black and matches a lot of things. Also, a lot of people in my area wear things that support the local race series ( J &A), so now I feel like I fit in when I'm running!

5. Nathan Fire Catcher Vest- I did not buy this at the expo but I have certainly been loving it lately on those hot long runs! It comes with two 10 oz water bottles. There is a small pocket in the front to keep your key and another pocket that my ipod fits in just perfectly. It's super light weight and very comfortable.

51 comments:

Oh yeh!!! I am in LOVE with my Garmin Forerunner 235.....I actually wear it as my everyday watch since it has the smart notifications on it! Makes it easy for me to sneak looking at a text in a meeting. I also LOVE Sparkly Soul headbands, though in the summer I actually have to wear a hat to catch the sweat and Headsweats are my go-to visors, too!!

Head Sweats are my favorites hats too. I am in the market for a new one though. All the races I've done lately though are super small-town and there's nothing remotely like an expo going on.I have a Nathan vest for long runs too but it's not nearly so fun and pretty! Love the colors on that one.

There was an incredible deal on the Forerunner 620 on REI the other day and I had it in my cart but by the time I checked out they were sold out. I was so bummed!!! Hope you're loving your Nathan vest! I love mine and my Orange Mud.

I've been lusting after that Garmin 235 ... you'll have to keep us posted on how you like it! I'm a loyal Sweaty Bands wearer (similar concept to the Sparkly Soul Bands), but I've kept mine true to form by throwing them in a delicates bag, washing them with clothes, and then hang drying them. Looks like you got some great treasures! Don't you just love expos?!

I have the 225 I love and it is similar to the 235. I do love programming in my workouts. I love my headsweats visor too :) always comfy! I am really happy with my Nathan vest, they make a nice line of products.

I love my Garmin 230! I chose it without the HR but kinda wishing I got it. Oh well. I still love the watch. It's so nice to get texts on my watch and I also like how you can create your own workouts so it beeps if you are going to slow or too fast. I also love headsweats! I like their hats because they fit well.

I love that vest the most! It looks very pretty and colorful. I often choose some colorful items to put on when running. I think they can make me forget all about the boredom on the race. Thanks for sharing this lovely post!

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